“Will you stop doing that?”
“Nope. You married Stovos, and you have to wear the title.”
Tolly got to her feet. “Fine. Do your homework. I have a parent-teacher meeting tomorrow.”
Nessa laughed. “Fine, but you’re not my real mom.”
“Thank goodness. Right. See you later. Let you know what I find out.” Her phone chimed, and she checked the time. “Damn. He’s looking for me. I will just have to tell him to cool his jets, as we are having guests for dinner. He’s going to have to make it quick.”
Nessa snorted. “Let me know if you find anything out. I am going to ask Stiila if she knows anything. Her magic is as unusual as the one you described.”
Tolly looked at her. “I think she was in Japan for a time, and Arthur might have some insight.”
“Right. Nosey boss sending texts... now.” Nessa grinned.
Tolly left the new fertility oasis, and Nessa tried to get information out of her cousin. She loved digging up information. Investigation was her favourite thing. She made a few calls and prepared to delve into the life of a woman who had so much potential, it glowed out of her sparkling eyes. Bethany was special, and Nessa wanted to keep her close.
* * * *
Tolly met Stovos at the office and followed him into his office. “Yes, love, what is it?” She locked the door behind her.
He kissed her neck, and his hands worked at her clothing. “I missed you.”
“I was gone for an hour.”
“It was an eternity.”
“I saw you watching from the shadows, creep.”
He lifted his head and grinned at her with his glamour in place. “I was waiting for you to come back.”
She laughed and shook her head. “When is this obsession going to fade?”
“Give it a century. For now, up on the desk.”
“We are having Kelnen and Krys for dinner tonight. I have to let Yusen know.”
He groaned and paused as he slid her skirt up to her hips. She felt his fingers sliding into her and chuckled.
Stovos asked, “Why are we having the winged wonder and his folk for dinner?”
“I need to ask some questions about wild magic. Summoned wild magic. He and his are good at summoning.”
Stovos worked himself into her and thrust deep. She gasped, and her head rolled as he slowly moved inside her while she focused and clawed at his shoulders and tried to slow her progress to orgasm. She felt stretched, aching, and when she shouted, he caught her mouth with his and took the sound.
He thrust in and held himself there as he shuddered.
She held him tight and muttered against his lips, “Use the fire before we leave here, or I am going to fingerpaint on your desk.”
He laughed. “Yes, love. Now, what’s for dinner?”
“So far, a panicking Yusen.” She stroked his jaw and neck. “This was a sudden decision. Kel eats a lot.”
“He could just order takeout.”
“You know... I mentioned that. I think he told me politely to fuck off, and he ended the call.”
He leaned over her and moved his hips slowly. “Fair, I suppose. Now, did you talk to Nessa?”
